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Which of the following vectors is orthogonal to the vector \[\left( {a\hat i + b\hat j} \right),\]   where a and b (a ≠ b) are constants, and \[{\hat i}\] and \[{\hat j}\] are unit orthogonal vectors?

A. \[ - b\hat i + a\hat j\]

B. \[ - a\hat i + b\hat j\]

C. \[ - a\hat i - b\hat j\]

D. \[ - b\hat i - a\hat j\]

Answer: Option D


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  1. Maggie Krush
    Maggie Krush:
    2 years ago

    If vectors a and b are orthogonal, then a.b=0
    (ai + bj).(-bi+aj) = -ab i.i + a^2 i.j - b^2 j.i + ab j.j = -ab + 0 + 0 + ab = 0.
    Hence, Option A is the answer.

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